Character Lessons May Curb Bullying

School Committees Take Up Citizens’ Appeal; District Eyes New Program

An educational program about leadership, called Habitudes, is under consideration by LaSalle High School as a way to quell bullying by building student character. A new banner in the school lobby, purchased by a staff member, proclaims the school’s stance against bullying. Instilling values outside of school, administrators say, is also important to deter bullying in the St. Ignace school […]

City Bonds No Longer Rated



The City of St. Ignace will no longer receive a Fitch rating, an assessment of general obligation bonds from the global rating agency, because available information is not adequate to evaluate the city’s credit. The final rating Monday shows a downgrade to a BB rating from a BBB- by financial analysts. This is the second downgrade this year, following a […]

Recreation Plan Comes To Public



The draft of the City of St. Ignace Recreation Plan for 2012 to 2016 encompasses proposals for new athletic fields and development around Little Bear East Arena, as well as local trail enhancements. It also outlines activities and venues available through the St. Ignace Recreation Department. The public can comment on the plan at a hearing Monday, October 1, at […]

Tree Topples on Women’s Shelter



No one was injured or displaced when a chestnut tree split and collapsed on the Legacy House, a shelter for women in need, in the early morning Thursday, September 20. Part of the tree draped over the roof and front part of the house, creating holes in the eaves and front of the house on the upstairs level. Damage also […]

Chief Engine To Be Moved Wed.



The engine of the Chief Wawatam car ferry is to be moved by a restoration group this week, most likely Wednesday morning, September 26, from the Mill Slip. To transport the 65- ton engine, movers will use the Arnold Line boatlift to pick up the bottom part and set it on a trailer belonging to Maverick Construction. The group will […]

Clark Twp. Seeks Recycling Solution



The Clark Township board is contemplating options for its recycling program after Smith Sanitation informed the township that it would no longer be able to perform these duties as of December 31. Hauling trailers to the Chippewa County Recycling Center in Sault Ste. Marie became too expensive when waiting for the trailers to be unloaded turned into an all-day affair, […]

Brevort Twp. Open House Oct. 1; Meeting Time Changed; Christensen Rd. Work Done



Brevort Township meetings will now take place at 6 p.m., not 7 p.m., at the Brevort Township Community Center, decided the township board Monday, September 10. Township Supervisor Edward Serwach told The St. Ignace News the earlier time will be more convenient for residents. The board also set the open house for the new township community center Monday, October 1, […]

St. Ignace City Council Pay Reported



St. Ignace City Council members received $1,110 in compensation for the month of July. The mayor receives $70 to attend council meetings and $60 to attend committee meetings or represent the city at events. Councilmen receive $60 to attend council meetings and $50 to attend committee meetings. They were paid the following amounts: Mayor Paul Grondin, $260: Council, July 2, […]

City Council Meeting Canceled Owing To Lack of Quorum



The regular meeting of the Mackinac Island City Council was canceled when the city council could not form a quorum Wednesday, September 19. Four council members were not present. Council members Anneke Myers and Armin Porter were present for the regular meeting, along with Mayor Margaret Doud. The only action taken during the meeting was to pay all due bills […]

Michigan Politics

Hyped Claim on U.S. Senate Trail

Former nine-term U.S. Representative Pete Hoekstra of Holland, the GOP challenger of two-term Senator Debbie Stabenow, became one of the best members of Congress. He was strong on labor and security issues, and had a bipartisan bent as savvy chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. I use “best” to emphasize he is a credible Senate candidate and to underscore the […]